Eczema and Allergies

Does anyone have any recommendations about creams or what I can do to help my little boys eczema? We've been to the GP and had a course of hydrocortisone steroid which did not help, apply zerobase throughout the day and we are now trying balmonds skin salvation but he's so itchy im at a loss

Sorry two posts! Wondering how everyone explains epi pens to their preschoolers? We want her to know where it is but not to play with it. Thanks!

My little boys eczema mainly started towards the end of summer so he generally has long sleeves /pants etc. When we get him changed and pull his pants down his hands are straight to his legs trying to scratch so the thought of summer and warm clothes like shorts etc is seeming so impossible. My husband said the summer weather, not using central heating, more consistent temperatures will help reduce his eczema - is this true?

It is mainly managed by diet, but we do notice flares after environmental changes

Hi! LO has mild eczema and epaderm is keeping it at bay but her skin doesn’t always feel soft and hydrated. Can anyone recommend some moisturisers that worked for your babies? The skin of her legs, tum and back often feel dry. LO is 10 months old.

I remember how hard those early months were after my baby was diagnosed. He was so uncomfortable and such an unhappy little boy. It was heartbreaking to watch him struggle when he should have just been enjoying being a baby.

The time between 5-9 months things started to improve dramatically. I think a big part of it was that he was getting bigger and his body was coping with discomfort much better. We also felt like we were finally getting on top of his allergies. His eczema improved so much that we were able to go swimming for the first time ever before that I could barely even bathe him without his skin becoming so dry and irritated. His reflux started to disappear and day-to-day life felt much less overwhelming.

Looking back, I sometimes feel like I was robbed of that “newborn bubble.” It felt like we were constantly climbing uphill just trying to get him to a point where he was comfortable and content. The screaming and distress were incredibly hard at the time.

Now I have an 18-month-old who is happy and thriving. We still haven’t fully completed the allergy ladder yet, but I’m hopeful he’ll grow out of it in time. We still get the occasional eczema flare, but the tummy issues have completely settled. If anyone who’s further along on this journey would like to share some positive stories back my way, I’d be so grateful to hear them.

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